File Extension Library


.TARDIST File Extension

  • Developer by: SGI
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .TARDIST files and how to open them?

Can't open .TARDIST file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .TARDIST file.

What is a .TARDIST file extension?

.TARDIST file extension is created by SGI. .TARDIST has been classified as Data Files. The format of .TARDIST file is Binary.

.TARDIST is TAR Distribution Archive

Archive created for distributing and installing software on Unix-based IRIX systems sold by SGI; often referenced on a webpage and used for installing the software when the link to the file is clicked; similar to the .TAR format and can be opened by some TAR utilities.

TARDIST files are installed by inst, a utility included with IRIX systems. TARDIST files contain scripts that are used by inst for making the software installation. Installed software can be managed using SGI's Software Manager program.

List of all softwares that can open the TAR Distribution Archive
Linux
GNU Tar

How to fix problems with .TARDIST files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .TARDIST files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .TARDIST file format
  2. You need to check the .TARDIST file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)